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Some asshole cut down a tree to steal a bike in Williamsburg

We’re not sure how no one saw this happening, but talk about persistence!

A thief sawed down a 25-foot tree to steal a bicycle locked to its trunk last week, according to locals.

Christopher Ryan said his friend locked a bike to a tree in front of 242 Grand St., between Driggs Avenue and Roebling Street, overnight last week — a move Ryan acknowledged was illegal and carries a $1,000 fine.

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Cyclist’s fault. Sucks to lose the bike, and the tree, but it’s actually not that hard to find a spot to put your bike. You should expect your bike to be stolen if you attach it to something breakable or that can be taken apart – like trees or scaffolding.